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The Mothers and Fathers Welcome 2026 conference showed that the current parental leave system in Czechia no longer reflects the reality of families, the labour market or demographic change. The main topic was the need for systemic reform that would benefit parents, employers and the state.

The experience of Beko Manufacturing Slovakia shows that employing Roma can be a practical answer to labour shortages and a source of long-term growth. Equal conditions, fairness and respect are proving to be more effective than special programmes.

An important element of success is an effective system of employee training and adaptation. Training centres play a key role here. Take a look at how they work at BEKO Europe.

More than 30% of employees at the Poprad plant of Beko Manufacturing Slovakia (formerly Whirlpool Slovakia, a major washing machine manufacturer) are people of Roma origin. This long-term successful model of inclusive and supported employment was the main topic of the professional working visit.

The green transition is neither a marginal issue nor a temporary political trend. As highlighted during the first debate in the new Křižovatky21 series, it represents a fundamental economic and social transformation that will shape Europe’s energy security, innovation capacity, competitiveness, and social stability.

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